Marissa was recently assigned to a committee whose task is to research new product opportunities. Once this group generates a list of six or seven viable options, it will be disbanded. This group is also known as a _____.
A) team
B) standing committee
C) permanent committee
D) task force
E) none of these

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The committee described is a task force, which is a temporary group formed to address a specific task or problem and is disbanded once the task is completed. The other options (team, standing committee, permanent committee) are not suitable for this scenario as they suggest a longer-term or ongoing purpose.

Marissa Was Recently Assigned to a Committee Whose Task Is